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Change Agent Band · CHADLL 16

Change Agent Phase - DLL 16

Learners at DLL 16 integrate global, national, and local perspectives to design ethical systems for sustainable data stewardship. They act as mentors and reformers—embedding empathy and integrity into institutional practice.

Standards version 1.0 · Released 1/1/2025

Standards

DLL 16 Standards (10)

Band: Change Agent · Strand coverage: 5

CHA.F.16.1

Foundations · F

DOK 5

Learner conceptualizes data stewardship as moral responsibility for humanity and environment.

Evidence

Defines stewardship principles in essays or presentations.

Global Links

OECD_LC2030 · (Global Competence)
UNESCO_SDG · 4.7

CHA.F.16.2

Foundations · F

DOK 5

Learner synthesizes multiple systems (education, economy, ecology) into a unified data-ethics model.

Evidence

Produces conceptual diagram connecting interdependence.

Global Links

ISTE · 1a
UNESCO_MIL · (Systemic Integration)

CHA.R.16.1

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 5

Learner evaluates global indicators for long-term sustainability and justice.

Evidence

Interprets composite indices and articulates implications for policy.

Global Links

C3 · D3
OECD_LC2030 · (Future Thinking)

CHA.R.16.2

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 5

Learner anticipates ethical dilemmas in emerging technologies.

Evidence

Discusses AI bias or privacy implications using evidence.

Global Links

NGSS · SEP
UNESCO_MIL · (Digital Ethics)

CHA.C.16.1

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 5

Learner designs frameworks or policy prototypes embedding empathy in data systems.

Evidence

Proposes charter for ethical AI or open-data education.

Global Links

ISTE · 6a
UNESCO_SDG · 16

CHA.C.16.2

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 5

Learner mentors others in ethical data design and decision-making.

Evidence

Guides junior peers or institutions through training sessions.

Global Links

CASEL · Mentorship
UNESCO_MIL · (Teaching Ethics)

CHA.CR.16.1

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 5

Learner evaluates societal impact of data policy frameworks.

Evidence

Assesses existing national or global codes for equity.

Global Links

OECD_LC2030 · (Policy Evaluation)
UNESCO_MIL · (Governance)

CHA.CR.16.2

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 5

Learner authors a global ethics statement or manifesto on data stewardship.

Evidence

Writes or co-signs "Living Spiral Charter for Ethical Data."

Global Links

UNESCO_MIL · (Ethical Governance)
UNESCO_SDG · 17

CHA.L.16.1

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 5

Learner institutionalizes ethical data practices within organizations.

Evidence

Implements guidelines or audits promoting fairness.

Global Links

ISTE · 7a
UNESCO_SDG · 16.6

CHA.L.16.2

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 5

Learner models lifelong commitment to empathy-based data stewardship.

Evidence

Demonstrates mentorship, reflection, and continuous learning.

Global Links

CASEL · Self-Awareness
OECD_LC2030 · (Lifelong Learning)

Level Summary

At DLL 16, learners embody the highest purpose of the Living Spiral: wisdom in service of humanity. They integrate data, ethics, and leadership to design systems that preserve truth and dignity for generations to come. Whether drafting an ethical AI policy, mentoring others, or writing a data-ethics charter, they act as custodians of both knowledge and conscience. The defining virtue is stewardship—an enduring commitment to use data not merely to describe the world, but to heal, protect, and uplift it.

DLL 16 | Data Literacy Levels | Chart-Ed Institute